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Bell 206L-1 LongRanger II crash near Lake Petén Itzá, Petén, Guatemala

serious2015-08-07
Summary

The LongRanger was carrying supplies for tour operators from Santa Elena to El Mirador when it crashed into Lake Petén Itzá shortly after departure. Both occupants were injured and the helicopter was destroyed.

Incident details
Date
2015-08-07
Location
Lake Petén Itzá, Petén, Guatemala
Registration
TG-MIX
Operator type
civil
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Occupants
2
Probable cause
Unknown
Phase of flight
climb
Weather
VMC
16.9800, -89.8900
Quick stats
Severityserious
Fatalities0
Injuries2
SourcePrensa Libre
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